Mississippi Declares Health EMERGENCY As Infant Deaths SKYROCKET | Infant Mortality Crisis

<p>FUND THE RESISTANCE Patreon: / politicaldrainaction</p><p>PEOPLE LOOKING TO UNSEAT OLD DEMOCRATS: <a href="https://app.oath.vote/donate?p=keithedwards-ng" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://app.oath.vote/donate?p=keithedwards-ng</a></p><p>🚨 STATE OF EMERGENCY: Mississippi is facing a devastating surge in infant deaths—3,527 babies have died before their first birthday since 2014. The infant mortality rate has climbed to 9.7 deaths per 1,000 live births, nearly double the U.S. average of 5.6—triggering an urgent public health emergency. </p><p>The Sun</p><p><a href="http://People.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">People.com</a></p><p>What’s driving this crisis?</p><p>Causes: congenital disorders, premature birth, low birthweight, and SIDS in the first 28 days of life. </p><p>The Sun</p><p>Healthcare deserts: Nearly half of Mississippi's counties lack maternity care. </p><p>The Sun</p><p><a href="http://People.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">People.com</a></p><p>Racial inequality: Black infants are facing a mortality rate of 15.2 per 1,000, a 24% spike in just one year. </p><p><a href="http://People.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">People.com</a></p><p>What’s being done:</p><p>Standardizing maternal and infant care across the state</p><p>Eliminating “OB deserts” with new prenatal access in underserved counties</p><p>Expanding programs like “Healthy Moms, Healthy Babies” for at-risk families</p><p>Promoting safe sleep practices and home visiting support </p><p>The Sun</p><p><a href="http://People.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">People.com</a></p><p>Why it matters: This isn't just about tragic numbers—it’s about systemic failure. These deaths reflect broken maternal care systems, entrenched racial inequities, and crumbling health infrastructure.</p><p>👇 SHARE to raise awareness and demand real solutions.</p><p>Tell us in the comments: What systemic change would you fight for to protect our most vulnerable?</p>